Rust sound like Pearl Jam and Jane's Addiction. A child
of the two, if you will, Rust combine the power chords of Pearl Jam and the artsy side of Jane's Addiction. The CD is heavy on guitars but the vocals leave the listener
feeling a bit cheated. I'm one who's all for the vocals in a band. If they're not there,
then neither am I. On "Bar Chord Ritual" it's best to focus on the
music these guys put out and try to forgive the vocals. The CD is heavy
throughout and the drums are gonzo in many places. If only John Brinton could sing
just a little better -- and back off of the screaming -- he might have a shot at
a Candlebox audition.

Throughout the CD, there is a basic punk influence from
bands like The Ramones to Nirvana, if I can even put those two in the same sentence.

"Bar Chord Ritual" does flow with a tribal tone like Pearl Jam and the guitars are full force and that
earns it the two guitarsaws listed above. The 1/2 guitarsaw is for the vocal
performance.

Fans of Alice in Chains, Soundgarden and Bush will
probably like the sound Rust puts forth. It's good music to jam to, but it also
sounds a little like something you have heard before.